Capretta Yarn

$6.23
- $7.01 50g / ball
Original Price: $7.79

Take fine-gauge knits to a new level of luxury with Capretta! Made in Peru, this cushiony soft fingering weight yarn is sure to be love at first stitch; blending Merino and cashmere together with a touch of nylon for strength. Capretta is perfect for special socks, luxurious mitts, soft scarves and lightweight cardigans that you will want to wear all year long. For an instant touch of elegance, wrap yourself up in a simple shawl or stole to enjoy the lush warmth of Capretta. Retail: $7.79Browse by color

I wanted to make a pair of warm and soft socks for the at home in the winter. They turned out soft and very warm. They stretch a little so I am hoping they will bounce back to shape when I wash them. This is one of my favorites. I plan to make a shawl or cowl next.

5 out of 5 stars

Lucy Osborne11-18-2017 1:48pm

Just tried Capra/Capretta for the first time.... Delicious! So soft you'd think it was 100% cashmere and it works up with a beautiful hand. I've combined it with a variegated yarn using a traditional Faire Isle peerie that I reworked. It looks and feels FABULOUS! I priced similar yarns from everywhere and once again KintPicks has done it. Excellent quality for generally half price, making their sale just a stupid bargain. If you have a few $ to spend, don't waste it on another brand.

5 out of 5 stars

HEIDI E LAME10-27-2017 12:38pm

This yarn is awesome! It is so soft and lightweight. I made a scarf with this that I wear very frequently, and the yarn has held up so far. I like that it keeps its shape and does not show crease lines when I fold it up. It does knit up rather fuzzy, though. I wish there were more colors available.

5 out of 5 stars

Amanda09-03-2017 1:40pm

This yarn is amazing and soft, very lightweight. Most of the complaints regarding this yarn seem to be connected to people choosing to use it for patterns for which it is not well suited. This yarn is extra fine merino and cashmere- yes it has nylon, but that's not enough to make it suitable for socks or hardwearing items like mittens. This yarn is perfect for hats, scarves, shawls and baby items (that will be handwashed). It's a favourite of mine!

5 out of 5 stars

Cindy03-21-2017 10:15am

I love this yarn. It is so soft and luxurious. I would love to see more colors. Please do not discontinue it!

2 out of 5 stars

Pamyla02-01-2017 11:53pm

I purchased this yarn to make a pair of socks, using an intricate pattern. It knit up well, and I enjoyed wearing my creation ... initially.
However, after a few washes (delicate cycle, low spin speed, air dry) the socks started to felt, and I can no longer get my feet in them. What a shame, after all the time I put into the knitting.
As others have stated (for various other reasons), I would NOT recommend this yarn for making socks, although it would certainly be nice for a scarf, hat, shawl, etc.

4 out of 5 stars

Christine Lough11-29-2016 2:01pm

Capretta is superb yarn. I made the Aran Reversible Scarf using the Pesto color (apparently no longer available). I got the pesto because it was on sale. Capretta and the Aran Scarf pattern are a perfect, perfect match and the scarf came out soft, light, squishy, laid flat, no curling, didn't need blocking. THEN, here's the reason I didn't give 5 stars. I bought the platinum color to make the same scarf again. This is the color shown on the model for the pattern. I thought at first that they sent the wrong color. It's way darker and sort of brownish. Not a pretty color. I may send it back.

5 out of 5 stars

Lynda Pozel11-22-2016 11:59am

I love this yarn and it made a wonderful pair of sock with a cable pattern. I'd like to see you offer many more colors.

5 out of 5 stars

TCD09-18-2016 2:49pm

This yarn is so squishy and soft. The Admiral color is a gorgeous purpley-navy blue that is just stunning. I'm so sad it's not available anymore. This is lovely yarn to work with, the hand is decadently soft and a joy to knit. It is delicate and sturdy all at the same time. Wonderful stuff! I'm buying more!!

5 out of 5 stars

Kate08-31-2016 1:51pm

Just finished making a shawl with this and it was so easy and soft to work with the entire time. And it showed the lace pattern beautifully. Mimicking everyone else here--really wish there were more colors to choose from, because I would use this again and again.

5 out of 5 stars

Julie04-08-2016 3:21pm

I absolutely love this yarn. It is super soft and it knits and wears beautifully. I just wish Capra's range of colors was available for Capretta. Think of all the beautiful things you could make with a wider range of colors to choose from, without the added hassle of reconfiguring stitch counts and such. Please add more colors!

4 out of 5 stars

Marsha03-04-2016 5:31am

This is a beautiful yarn! I is wonderful to work with and is so springy and soft. The stitch definition is very nice...My only issue is that it seems to be heavier than most fingering weights I have worked with....it still blended well when I used it for lace inserts on a shawl

4 out of 5 stars

Lynda03-01-2016 2:09pm

We need a wider color selection in this yarn.

3 out of 5 stars

Shay02-05-2016 3:37pm

This yarn is decent; however, my admiral colour comes from a dye lot that is distinctly purple/violet, instead of a denim/navy blue which is disappointing.

5 out of 5 stars

Lisa11-20-2015 10:33am

Using this yarn feels more like sculpting than knitting. I couldn't believe the dense squishy-ness of it. It REALLY works well for textured stitch patterns. Very pleasant to work with and the finished product is very warm!

5 out of 5 stars

Sanny10-14-2015 9:21am

Great for hats, scarves, and mitts. Soft and smooth, shows off even stitches. I would NOT use it for socks-it just is not strong enough for hard wear. Colors are beautiful and saturated. Perfect for a bed cap for the hair-challenged among my friends!

5 out of 5 stars

Gayle02-13-2015 5:03am

LOVE this yarn! Others have said it pills, but I haven't had that trouble. My only complaint is that the color choices are limited! Please add more colors of this, KnitPicks!!!

4 out of 5 stars

Renee01-23-2015 1:40pm

Soft and springy, with excellent stitch definition. Stitches come out remarkably even - your project looks nearly blocked before blocking! Am using some of this for the beekeeper's quilt, so I'm not sure how the pilling will be as compared to a normal garment...

5 out of 5 stars

Leslie Standen12-27-2014 10:49am

My son is very fussy about his beanies. The size, feel, drape (he likes a lot of fullness in the back) has to be perfect. I knit a beanie for him from Capretta in black keeping my fingers crossed as to all the necessary accommodations. He was thrilled with every aspect. It had a perfect finish, lightness, drape and stretchability that suited him perfectly. Now he wants me to knit two and use one as a liner for the extra cold and snowy days he eperiences in Bend, Oregon. Just put in my order for more Capretta.

2 out of 5 stars

Sandra12-23-2014 3:00pm

This yarn is so soft, but it really pills easily. My miebius scarf faired well, but my mittens are a mess of pills. Too bad, I love the feel if the yarn, but cannot recommend it.

3 out of 5 stars

Angel11-26-2014 6:58am

This yarn is wonderfully soft. It's a dream work with and wear. That being said, do NOT use it for socks!!!! They WILL grow holes nearly immediately.

2 out of 5 stars

Carol02-13-2014 1:07pm

This yarn is soft and beautiful, but it pills like crazy. I love the sweater I knit with it, but I can't wear it out of the house because the pilling makes it looks so shabby. I've tried shaving the pills off, but new pills develop within minutes, literally. I can't recommend Capretta for sweaters, though it could possibly work for a hat or scarf.

5 out of 5 stars

Fran11-20-2013 8:54pm

Wow! This yarn is amazing! I love working with it, and the project I'm making (fingerless gloves) is turning out spectacularly, with beautiful beads and great stitch definition--even in black.
I'm glad I purchased two more balls in a different color to experiment with socks, but that will be later. I love that it is reinforced with nylon, as well as being super affordable. This is definitely a LUXURY yarn, but without the high price that usually accompanies such luxury fibers. I am very much looking forward to finishing my project (one down, half of another to go!) so that I can wear these cloud-like gloves! One ball is plenty to make a pair of fingerless gloves, which is even more affordable!
More colors would be totally appreciated, of course. I am now intensely curious about the Capra yarn. Way to go, Knit Picks!
*Note to self: will need to purchase more in other colors to make more gloves, since I will not want to part with these cushy gems.